"Lettie," a family drama about a woman emerging from prison and addiction with a desire to reclaim the teenage kids who have barely seen her in seven years, is that rare play that manages to…
With Chicago returning to London, I spoke with Josefina Gabrielle who, as Velma, is sharing the show's leading credits, about the piece and her career.
"KICK ME" CHARACTERS Born to be bad, Nicky Silver is an acerbic gay playwright who has employed his outsider status to skewer the American family (Pterodactyls), relationships (The Food Chai…
The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosiveOlivier Award-winning production ofAndrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock operaJesus Christ Superstaropens at Lyrictonight, April 2…
The North American premiere of Timothy Sheader's explosive Olivier Award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar opens at Lyric tonight, Ap…
"Birdland" âœâœâœâœ Playwright Simon Stephens' "Birdland," the fabulous new show at Steep Theatre, is a totally gripping examination of what it's like to be a rock star. Can …
Friday "The Madres": Ivonne Coll, from CW's "Jane the Virgin," stars in a drama about three generations of women trying to survive in 1979 Argentina. Through May 27 at Victory Gardens Theate…
Chicago Theater Works is seeking productions in need of an intimate (175 capacity) cabaret style venue in Chicago.Chicago Theater Works opened in 2016 and has hosted two long-running product…
JOFFREY STEPS OUT OF A DREAM, OR DELUSIONS OF A SCANDINAVIAN SOLSTICE First, a necessary clarification for A Midsummer Night's Dream: The title and the setting could easily confuse lovers…
Although Chicago is still a fun night out that's sure to please and delight many loyal fans and people who just want a chilled theatrical experience, for me it felt too flat in its current f…
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary,welcomeD Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton…
So, Teller, what are you doing working on the Scottish play at Chicago Shakespeare Theater? "I can't think of anything more suspenseful than the murder of Duncan" says the famously taciturn …
The Dunya Contemporary Art Prize, a biennial award which includes a commission from the Museum of Contemporary Art and an exhibition with a catalogue as well as $100,000, goes to Sophia Al-M…
Tony-winning supertalent Cady Huffman returns to Broadway on April 23, taking on the role of Matron "Mama" Morton in long-running hit Chicago. Huffman succeeds Valerie Simpson, who…
REVOLVING FATES — AIN’T IT GRAND? Like the chandelier in Phantom of the Opera or the helicopter in Miss Saigon, a revolving door is the all-purpose metaphor for Berlin's…
The 'Razzle Dazzle' and sparkling performances made me leave Chicago with a firm smile on my face. It would be simply criminal to miss this production.
"The Beauty Queen of Leenane" âœâœâœ 1/2 "I'd die before you'd put me in a home," says the old Irish lady. "Aye," says her daughter, "hopefully." Playwright Martin McDonagh's fam…
